[MassHistPres] Interpretation of Historic District Commission's (HDC) Concurring Vote

[Jim Biancolo]

If an HDC has four members and three are in attendance at an HDC hearing,
what constitutes a concurring vote.  I can't be sure after reading the
relevant 40c section (see below extraction).

In my example, I believe three members represent a quorum.  I am not sure
if a concurring vote requires all three to concur or would two concurring
votes be enough?

The language indicates "a majority of the members" is necessary which would
be three voting yes.  If the language stated "a majority of the quorum is
necessary" or "a majority of the members present is necessary" I would be
sure of the intent.

Please advise,
Jim Biancolo
Lenox Historical Commission volunteer.

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